International students must hold non-Japanese citizenship and, as a general rule, reside in Japan. In addition, international students must individually meet the following conditions. [Please note that graduates of Japanese high schools must apply as regular Japanese students.]

1. As per the School Education Ordinances’ Regulation No. 69, the student has completed twelve years of schooling outside of Japan or has been officially approved by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology.
   
2. Has participated in the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) or has taken the 1st Level Japanese Language Proficiency Test. (One-day AO Examination applicant has taken the 3rd Level Japanese Language Proficiency Test.)